2021 Map of Blue Island

About this map

The Calumet-Sag Channel cuts a deep industrial and hydrological line through this southern Cook County landscape, anchoring a complex network of rail and residential growth. This 2021 survey illustrates the dense urban interface of Chicago's southern reaches, including the historic ridge at Blue Island-Ridge. The area is notably dense with commemorative and religious sites, such as Saint Mary Catholic Cem and Mausoleums and Mount Greenwood Cem, which serve as significant genealogical landmarks for regional families. Educational and community institutions like Saint Xavier University and Moraine Valley Community College are established within the grid of residential streets. South of the channel, the landscape transitions toward the open space of Kickapoo Meadows and the winding course of Midlothian Cr, reflecting the varied land use between the heavy infrastructure of Riverdale and the residential blocks of Oak Lawn.